Skillet Caprese Chicken Pasta

This one-skillet dinner features the flavors of a summer caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes and basil are combined with chicken and pasta and cooked in a creamy sauce before being topped with a layer of melted mozzarella. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkling of fresh basil completes the dish.

Ingreadient

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat penne or rotini
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups reduced-fat milk
  • ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • balsamic glaze for garnish (optional)